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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,144.81 and 503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,144.81 and 503.71 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,144.81 = 503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,144.81 = 503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,144.81 × 503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 576,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,656.24/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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